Ford Escort Twin Cam
| Produced: |
1968-1970, 1263 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon,2 doors,4 seats |
Right from the start of the Escort range Ford had intended to produce sporting versions of its new baby. The first of this special breed of Escort was the Lotus engined Twin Cam. The Twin Cam used the same 1558cc engine as the Lotus Cortina. This meant 110bhp and a top speed of 115mph.
Externally there was little difference between the Escort Twin Cam and its tamer sister, the Escort GT. A reinforced bodyshell with wider wheel arches and quarter bumpers hid the uprated suspension and front disc brakes were standard equipment. In total, just over 1,200 Escort Twin Cams were built before production ended in 1970 to make way for the RS1600. Practical Classics February 2005 - Featuring Buyers Guide Ford Escort Mk I. Click Here to view in our shop.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1558cc | S4 DOHC | Lotus (Ford) Twin-cam 1.6 | 82.55mm x 72.746mm | 9.5 |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 mph | 8.7 s | 22 mpg |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | Ex-Works Ford Escort Twin Cam Ex Alan Mann Racing | Coys | 12 Jan 2013 | £75000.00 | - |
| 127 | Ford Escort Twin Cam | Barons | 17 Sep 2012 | £26000.00 | - |
| 114 | Ford Escort Twin Can | Coys | 11 Aug 2012 | Not sold | |
| 283 | Ford Escort Twin Cam Mk1 Rally Saloon | Bonhams | 29 Jun 2012 | £62000.00 | £70940.00 |
| 243 | Ford Escort Lotus Twin Cam | Historics at Brooklands | 26 May 2012 | - | £26320.00 |
| 10 | Ford Escort Twin Cam | H&H Sales Limited | 8 Jun 2011 | - | £33000.00 |
| 44 | Ford Escort Twin Cam | Historics at Brooklands | 4 Dec 2010 | Not sold | |
| 34 | Ford Escort Twin Cam Rally Car | H&H Sales Limited | 9 Jun 2010 | Not sold | |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
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| Article |
Agile Thinking - Seventies sporting Saloons |
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| Publication | Classic Cars March 2004 | |||
| Agile Thinking - Seventies sporting Saloons. The Seventies sporting cars that put driving thrills before flashy appeal: Alfa GT Junior vs Lancia Fulvia vs Ford Escort Twin Cam vs Fiat 124 Coupé vs BMW 2002 Touring. Pick a winner. | ||||
| Article |
Buyers Guide - MKI And MKII Escorts - Colourful Characters |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 1998 | |||
| Buyers Guide - MKI And MKII Escorts - Colourful Characters - Performance, economy or luxury car, the Escort is all things to all men. Phil Bell explains how to buy this Ford favourite. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Ford Escort MK1 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 14 August 2008 | |||
| Buying Power - Ford Escort MK1- The car that brought mainstream success to Ford, but also gave birth to an exciting range of sporting machiners. As it's now 40 years since launch, IAN SEABROOK takes a look at the MK1 Escort, from humble 1100 to fiery RS1600. | ||||
| Article |
Joe's rally weapon |
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| Publication | Classics Monthly March 2007 | |||
| Joe's rally weapon - A MK1 Ford Escort rally was a big part of Joe Day's youth, and 30 years later he decided he needed to own another one. | ||||
